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Children, Youth & Family (CYF) Ministries
E-Newsletter
December 2025
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In October and November we continued to give thanks to God for our faith-filled CYF ministry here at OSLC!
Our Confirmation classes are underway each Wednesday evening, nurturing our young people as they grow in faith and understanding.
We launched our CYF Movie Series: Now Showing, beginning with the beloved film Hook! It was a wonderful evening of fellowship and fun (and lots of pirate hats).
We celebrated the incredible generosity of our congregation, who helped us collect and donate 492 pounds of food for our Thanksgiving baskets!
We were also blessed with a wonderful Noisy Offering and a Spook-tacular Trunk-N-Treat event.
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Important Upcoming CYF Dates!
Mark your calendars now!
Friday, December 5, 6-8:30pm - Now Showing: Polar Express
Sunday, December 7 - Wiggle Worship (No regular kids' programming), Room 122
Sunday, December 14, 10:15am - Kids' Ministries Christmas Program in Worship
Sunday, December 21 - No regular kids' programming - Kids' Time instead
Wednesday, December 24 - No confirmation programming
Sunday, December 28 - No regular kids' programming - Kids' Time instead
Wednesday, December 31 - No confirmation programming
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Now Showing...
Who: All ages (Those under grade 6 must have a caring adult attend with them.)
When: Friday, December 5
Time: 6-8:30pm
Where: OSLC's Gathering Space
Bring: Sleeping bag/air mattress/bean bag to watch from
Wear: You are encouraged to come in your favorite Christmas attire - pajamas, sweaters, costume, etc.
Cost: The movie is free!! $5/person for meal, $20 max/household for meal
Food Included: Polar Pin Wheels, Fluffy Potatoes and Snowy Gravy (with bacon of course!), Hot Cocoa Bar, Very Merry Veggies.
Sign up: Sign up on the CYF Board in the rotunda at OSLC or by emailing Rachael, CYF Administrative Specialist. Sign up is not required but helpful for food planning.
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Coming Up...
January 16 - Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
February 13 - Freaky Friday
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Blue Christmas Worship
Thursday, December 4, 6:30pm
At Our Savior’s, we realize that the holidays can be difficult for many. If you have experienced the death of a loved one, a divorce, loss of health or job, or are dealing with any sort of challenge in life, come and gather with others who are struggling and hungering for a glimpse of hope. Invite people you know who are in a similar situation—all are welcome. The light of Christ shines in the darkness. Come and see.
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Friday, December 12
Doors open at 6:30 pm, program starts at 7:00 pm
Enjoy our bake sale, hot cocoa bar, and cookie decorating, plus a family photo booth too!
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Christmas Eve Worship
On Christmas Eve, we’ll have candlelight and Communion at every service!
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Communion served at all services.
Live-stream at 12:30 & 2:30 pm
12:30 p.m. – Organ-led Christmas Worship with Children’s Message
2:30 and 4:30 p.m. – Band-led Christmas Worship with Children’s Message
9:00 p.m. – Organ-led Christmas Worship
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Christmas Morning (Julotta) Worship
Thursday, December 25
8:30 a.m.
Worship at the Chapel (2200 Swedish Dr., Ham Lake)
Julotta is the Swedish word for Christmas Morning.
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CYF-Hosted Feed My Starving Children
Wednesday, January 14, 6:45pm-8:45pm
Ages 5 + are welcome! Need to be 5 years old to participate with parent and need to be 6th grade to participate without parent/guardian.
We will meet to check-in at 6:45 p.m. at the Coon Rapids Feed My Starving Children Location. Our shift is from 7:00 p.m.- 8:45 p.m. Pickup is at 8:45 p.m.
Feed My Starving Children
401 93rd Ave NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Participants are responsible for providing their own transportation.
Feed My Starving Children takes monetary donations and also has a store available on site. Purchases benefit the organization and the people around the world that they serve. Participants welcome to bring money to donate or shop in the store on site.
Save the Date! Sign Up Information Coming Soon!
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CYF Volunteer Leadership Team
The team will be meeting once a month for planning, support and leadership opportunities. We are always open to more adults joining us!
Contact Rachael Pearson, CYF Administrative Specialist, at rpearson@oursaviourslc.org, for more information.
Please mark your calendars for upcoming dates for meetings. All meetings are Sundays following the 10:15am worship service in the Youth Room.
Our next meeting will be held on January 18th
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Upcoming Gather and Play Dates:
December 1
January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
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Christmas & New Years - No Regular Programming
There will be no regular Kids' Ministries programming on Sunday, Dec. 21st and Sunday, December 28th.
There will instead be Kids' Time during the message.
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J-Term Children's Ministries Programming
During the month of January Children's Ministries Programming will look a little different.
January 4 will be Kids' Time during the message.
January 11, 18, and 25 we will have Wiggle Worship during the message.
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CYF-Hosted Bake Sale!
Friday, December 12, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tis the Season!
We will be having a CYF Ministries Bake Sale to raise money for our OSLC youth.
This event will be a part of the Christmas Caring and Sharing Music Party at Our Saviour’s, hosted by the Music & Worship Team.
Please bring plated baked goods (ready to put out).
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Christmas & New Years - No Regular Programming
There will be no regular confirmation programming on Wednesday, Dec. 24th and Wednesday, December 31st.
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J-Term Wednesday Night Confirmation Service Projects
Wednesday, January 7, 6pm-7:30pm - Baptism Blanket Prep @ OSLC
Wednesday, January 14, 6:45pm-8:45pm - FMSC - MEET offsite @ 401 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids 55433
Wednesday, January 21, 5:30pm-7:30pm - Global Health Ministries - MEET offsite @ 7831 Hickory Street NE, Minneapolis 55432
Wednesday, January 28 - Global Health Ministries Kits @ OSLC
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This Month in Confirmation...
December 3: Sacrament - Baptism
December 10: Sacrament - Communion
December 17: Advent/Christmas Event
December 24: No Regular Programming - Christmas Eve
December 31: No Regular Programming - New Years Eve
| | Mark Your Calendars for Serving Dinner! | | As a reminder, each week a Confirmation Family is scheduled to help with meal service. A reminder email will be sent on Tuesdays to the families who are scheduled to help the following Wednesday. If you are unable to attend your scheduled evening, please find another family to switch with. In the event that you are unable to switch with another family, please contact Rachael Pearson, CYF Administrative Specialist, rpearson@oursaviourslc.org. | | | Any adult (18+) family member of students is welcome to fulfill this role! Please plan to be at OSLC by 5pm to serve from 5-5:50pm. Then from 5:50-6pm to sell any potential leftovers. | | | December 3 | Jake/Alyson P. | Riley O. | Weston S. | | December 10 | Owen A. | Matthew L. | Beck M. | | December 17 | Riley G. | Brielle H. | Torunn A. | | | | December 24 | NO PROGRAMMING - Merry Christmas! | | December 31 | NO PROGRAMMING - Happy New Year! | | | |
Meals will be offered from 5 pm - 6pm for $5 per person
Meal Schedule:
| | | December 3 | Roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes with gravy, buttered corn, dessert. | | December 10 | Jimmy John's sandwiches, chips, dessert. | | December 17 | Penne with meatball marinara, Caesar salad, breadsticks, green beans, dessert. | | December 24 | NO PROGRAMMING - Merry Christmas! | | December 31 | NO PROGRAMMING - Happy New Year! | | | |
2026 Summer Mission Trip!
A week of service, faith, and friendship you won’t forget!
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July 7–14, 2026
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Current 8th to 12th graders
We will partner with The Dwelling, a ministry that walks alongside and learns from neighbors experiencing homelessness. Together, we’ll serve, learn, and grow in what it means to follow Jesus in community and compassion.
This trip is open to all current 8th–12th graders, and we can’t wait to see how God will work through this experience!
We will have an informational meeting on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm to share more about this.
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Lighthouse Ministries - 9th-12th Grade | | |
No need to sign up, just show up! Friends are more than welcome! | | |
Lighthouse Ministries Youth Group
All those who are currently in grades 9 and up are encouraged to come for this weekly opportunity. Come when you can!
Who: Current 9th-12th Graders
What: Weekly gathering for fellowship, Bible study and worship
Where: OSLC Youth Room
When: Sundays, 9am-10:15am
Why: To grow in our faith, relationships with one another and continue down our journey together
Current Bible Study: "Echo the Story 36" is a 36-week Bible overview for youth using storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. Through this experiential approach, students find meaning and identity in the biblical narrative.
Bring: Bible
Provided: Breakfast treat (donuts, muffins, juice, etc)
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Our Saviour's CYF (Children, Youth & Family) Ministries is a safe place for all!
If you or someone you know is in need of support, the CYF staff is here for you.
| | You are never alone and you are loved just as you are! | | |
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. We are here at Our Saviour's to listen and support.
This Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a great resource to have saved in your phone. Please take a moment to do so and share and use as you need.
You can text or call 988
or chat online: https://988lifeline.org/chat/
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Text Message Reminders
Want to receive text message updates/reminders about confirmation and youth ministries at OSLC? Here's how you can sign up for text messages on the different ministries:
Children's (PreK-5th Grade):
text @oslckidmin to the number 81010
Confirmation (6th-8th Grade):
text @oslcconfir to the number 81010
Middle School (6th-8th Grade):
text @oslcmiddle to the number 81010
Senior High (9th-12th Grade):
text @oslcsenior to the number 81010
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